2008 Nissan Maxima clunking noise

2008 NISSAN MAXIMA
50,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JIVEMIGUEL
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I'm hearing and feeling a clunking noise on the right side. I'm not sure if it's coming from the front or rear. It's also a loose feeling when going over bumps. With the latest rainstorms, potholes have appeared more and more up here in Connecticut. It is a leased vehicle. I had someone peek throught the wheel well in the rear, and the shock isn't leaking. I'm not sure if the front strut is the issue. Any thoughts?
Mar 25, 2010 at 6:46 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Usually clunking is a strut, or the bearing plate on top that allows you to turn the wheels. Also 50,000 miles is the life expectancy of struts...
Mar 25, 2010 at 1:56 PM
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